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SSG 192 Schaubi vs Bik PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 17 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Maximus swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhodeo.
Maximus drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Maximus won't allow Rhodeo to sweep him here.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Rhodeo is keeping the position.
Rhodeo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus won't allow Rhodeo to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo controls Maximus momentarily but Maximus frees himself.
Rhodeo working for a triangle but Maximus defends it easily.
Rhodeo is pulling down on Maximus's head. It's preventing any offense from Maximus, at least for the moment.
Maximus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rhodeo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rhodeo looking for a guillotine here but Maximus defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maximus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rhodeo is still trying to improve position.
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rhodeo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo working for a triangle but Maximus defends it easily.
Maximus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rhodeo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maximus has managed to get both his arms back between Rhodeo's legs - danger averted.
Rhodeo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maximus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rhodeo being controlled here, momentarily.
Rhodeo keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rhodeo is trying to keep Maximus in close.
Maximus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.
Rhodeo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maximus controlling from the top position.
Rhodeo is looking for a triangle but Maximus pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus trying to control but Rhodeo is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodeo, not yet.
Rhodeo controls Maximus momentarily but Maximus frees himself.
Rhodeo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maximus passes Rhodeo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maximus prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Maximus seems content to control.
Rhodeo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus is controlling the pace.
Rhodeo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maximus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maximus moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (0) Rhodeo
Rhodeo is trying to escape the position but Maximus is controlling the position.
Rhodeo is trying to improve his position.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maximus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maximus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rhodeo tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Maximus not doing much here.
Maximus prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is taking a breather. Rhodeo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maximus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maximus content to control rather than advance.
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rhodeo! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (8) vs (0) Rhodeo
Maximus avoids the attempt from Rhodeo to control.
Rhodeo is looking to get to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maximus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rhodeo is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount.
Rhodeo is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo tries to hold on but Maximus postures up.
Rhodeo regains half guard.
Rhodeo tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Rhodeo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Further stalling from Maximus.
Maximus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rhodeo! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (11) vs (0) Rhodeo
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maximus prevents Rhodeo from getting the reversal.
Rhodeo wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Maximus works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (14) vs (0) Rhodeo
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo tries to break free.
Rhodeo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rhodeo holding both Maximus 's hands and preventing any damage.
Rhodeo wants to control his opponent's hands but Maximus gets his hands free.
Rhodeo tries to escape the position.
Maximus controlling the position well here. Rhodeo rolled but Maximus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Maximus has the hooks in. Rhodeo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maximus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rhodeo.
Rhodeo tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rhodeo tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rhodeo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rhodeo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Maximus has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (17) vs (0) Rhodeo
Maximus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rhodeo is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus wants to take Rhodeo's back but he can't do it this time.
Rhodeo is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 17 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alexander Maximus waved his t-shirt featuring Silverback Sweatshop's logo in front of the cameras. |
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